Why We Must Go On

propriocetion of an unhappy deltoid
the eyeball flambé of envy
and other itches stitches palsies and gouts
shout give up, throw it in, it’s too much!

such suggestions never make me waver
rather raise a stubborness in my endeavour
ring a bell far out in my stormy sea
inchcape finisterre inistrahull light

oh no stubborness is the star 
stops me bailing out
keeps me bailing
in the teeth of howl gales bark
though land and home and sky are out of sight
and my unwilling bark 
fills fast in time’s approaching night
and all is mist and sea’s unstable carp.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Agustin Avatar
October 16, 2024 at 10:52 PM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
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February 18, 2016 at 12:53 PM
JOHN, Enjoyed the way you expressed every line. Please keep writing and sharing your poetry. LOVE LINDA
A  Avatar
December 6, 2015 at 12:55 PM
JOHN, Enjoyed reading your poem today. LUV **SKAT**
Onclaud Avatar
April 13, 2011 at 4:47 PM
dark and fabulous, john.. CHEERS for the fine win..:) huggs, nette
Brown Avatar
April 13, 2011 at 4:45 AM
Congratulations for your win John in the contest "Why We Must Go On" sponsored by Matt Caliri. Love, Carol
Sweetheart Avatar
April 12, 2011 at 8:57 PM
Congrats John on your big win in Matt's contest with this great entry luv.. enjoy..
Caliri Avatar
April 12, 2011 at 10:04 AM
I loved the other-wordly wording in this piece...congrats on 6th place finish in my contest!
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April 8, 2011 at 4:48 PM
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La France Avatar
April 1, 2011 at 6:08 PM
Welcome to the soup, keep up the excellent writing~~
Foulk Avatar
April 1, 2011 at 1:11 PM
welcome to poetry soup. enjoyed reading this, very creative.
Sweetheart Avatar
April 1, 2011 at 8:32 AM
Welcome to Poetry Soup.. enjoyed reading your awesome contest entry of same name..good luck and hope all your time on P.S. will be fun and filled with sharing with luv.. happy weekend ...
Mehta Avatar
April 1, 2011 at 4:47 AM
Creative and thoughtful verses, john
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